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August 29, 2005

Quick fix

This took no more than 5 minutes.

I just got some thin elastic (that part took days), threaded it through the bottom edge of the shrug, secured at the armpits, and voilà!

That's another sundress, by the way - sleeveless and with a deep-V in the front - so the shrug could be conceivably paired with it.

Closing thought - there's no doubt that you have a more intimate knowledge of my wardrobe than my own mother.

Posted by Kathy on August 29, 2005 06:13 PM

Comments

Wow that wonderfully concealed the slight gappyness at the arms!

Looks great!

Posted by: LisaB on August 29, 2005 06:57 PM

Aaah, this makes sense.

Posted by: Purly Whites on August 29, 2005 07:03 PM

Much better :)

Posted by: diana on August 29, 2005 07:03 PM

nice! i'm happy to see this because i suspect i'm going to have a similar problem with my cotton shrug that i'm working on now.

did you order the elastic online or buy it in a store?

Posted by: jody on August 29, 2005 08:35 PM

Eh.. what do moms know about fashion anyways? ; P

Posted by: Kim on August 29, 2005 09:12 PM

I just found your blog, and I love it! I often refer to myself as Grumpy McGrumpster, so I can certainly relate. Also, I read your Nordstrom's nightmare, and was very impressed with the letter you got in response! You go with your grumpy self. Love the shrug, and I'll keep reading!
Carla

Posted by: Carla on August 29, 2005 11:16 PM

Wow - that's a quick fix that makes a big difference. The shrug looks terrific!

Posted by: elisa on August 30, 2005 08:13 AM

It's pretty amazing, the things we out here in blogland know about each other that our mothers don't! Must be a blog entry in there somewhere...

Posted by: Judy on August 30, 2005 08:32 AM

Oh wow, it is completely perfect now! Nice fix!!

Posted by: Diana on August 30, 2005 09:05 AM

Genius. Depending how my shrug fits when finished I may have to steal this fix. Cute sundress too!

Posted by: Stephanie on August 30, 2005 10:03 AM

What a creative solution!

Posted by: caitlyn on August 30, 2005 10:12 AM

BCBG--that's good stuff.

Posted by: Colleen on August 30, 2005 10:46 AM

Great idea. Where did you get the elastic from?

Posted by: Wanda on August 30, 2005 11:19 AM

MUCH better!

See, now, I wouldn't even begin to know how to search for such an elastic. I mean do you type in "elastic?" Is it a special kind? Does it have a certain name?

All these questions would swirl in my head until, finally, I just gave up. Or, asked you. ;-)

See, this is why YOU're the Neuroscientist. Hehehe.

Posted by: paula on August 30, 2005 03:02 PM

What a great idea, smart girl, but we knew that already. I love your work.

Posted by: Kimberly on August 31, 2005 02:28 PM

Geez girl, you've got a sweet wardrobe. Jeans from Anthro, sundresses from BCBG. I'm a little jealous.

Posted by: Sarah on August 31, 2005 03:13 PM

Just saw magKnits, great job!!

Posted by: Michelle on August 31, 2005 06:35 PM